My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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R.I.P. Palace of Auburn Hills: Pistons Are Moving to Downtown Detroit [VIDEO]
After several months of heavy speculation, it was announced today that the Pistons will join the Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings in Downtown Detroit.
Can Flint Ask for Removal of Troubled Elected Officials, Like Caledonia Did? [OPINION]
A controversy over the removal of a newly elected village president in Caledonia sheds light on an interesting option under Michigan law, which I can't believe has yet to be explored as an option in Flint.
Watch Genesee County Jail’s $36 Million Inmate Beatdown We’re Probably Paying For [VIDEO]
Last Thursday, a Detroit court awarded William Jennings a $36.6 million settlement after receiving an excessive beating by guards at the Genesee County Jail in September 2010. Guess who will likely have to pay for a big chunk of that -- the taxpayers.
Biggest Super-Moon of Our Lifetime Is Coming November 14th
The moon will be closer to Earth than it ever has before in our lifetime (well, most of us, anyway) on November 14th.
Is Flint Headed for Another Water Crisis?
Flint's next water crisis might be closer than we think, and worst part is that we haven't even solved the first crisis.
Leaked Hillary Clinton Emails That Could End Her Campaign [PHOTOS]
I've seen misleading headlines like this about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump a million times this election cycle, but this time feels different. I mean, just look at Hillary's face in this picture. Looks serious, huh?
Iraq + Afghanistan Veterans Forced to Repay Enlistment Bonuses [VIDEO]
Thousands of soldiers in the California National Guard that were paid enlistment bonuses to fight in the Iraq War and Afghanistan, are now being forced to pay them back.
Can We Trust Flint’s Leaders w/ $170 Million in Federal Aid? [OPINION]
It looks like the government is finally getting their act together on the Flint water crisis, as a $170 million aid package was just approved by the House. Celebration may be premature, but it's not too early to start thinking about who we can trust to handle those funds. Spoiler Alert: The answer is not Flint's Mayor or City Council.
[Insert Your Candidate’s Name Here] Won Last Night’s Debate by a Landslide [OPINION]
If you missed the first 2016 Presidential debate last night, or even if you didn't, just search whatever you wanted the outcome to be and you'll find a wealth of articles that will tell you that's what happened.
Preview the New Arcade + Bounce House Coming to Genesee Valley Mall [VIDEO]
The owners of Bouncin' Play are getting ready to re-open the American Fun Center in the Genesee Valley mall, and gave us a a sneak peek at the inside before they open to the public September 1st.